Bulk green tea imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported bulk green tea worth $2.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 436 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 999 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 884 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 916 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 621 t |
Where Egypt imports bulk green tea from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 86% |
| Indonesia | $115K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $87K | 3.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $85K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $29K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $27K | 1% |
| India | $20K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $9K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk green tea exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported bulk green tea worth $779 thousand (87 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (33%), Algeria (17%), Saudi Arabia (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $260K | 33% |
| Algeria | $134K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $119K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $94K | 12% |
| Libya | $59K | 7.5% |
| Qatar | $43K | 5.5% |
| France | $18K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $15K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $8K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bulk green tea imports (HS 0902.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0902.20: Tea, green: (not fermented), in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk green tea imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bulk green tea worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk green tea to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Indonesia (4%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk green tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk green tea to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export bulk green tea?
Yes. Egypt exported $779 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk green tea?
The HS code for bulk green tea is subheading 0902.20. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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